Inventory and Accounts Officer - Benin City, Edo State

Job summary

The Inventory and Accounts Officer is responsible for tracking, monitoring, and managing the organisation's inventory transactions and ensuring accurate financial reporting related to stock across all business units.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all inventory transactions.
• Reconcile physical stock counts with system records and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and provide reports on stock status, slow-moving, and obsolete items.
• Ensure goods are handled and monitored properly to prevent damage, expiration or shortages.
• Ensure proper valuation of inventory in line with accounting standards and company policy.
• Collaborate with the procurement and operations department to verify stock movement.
• Oversee the receipt, storage, and issuance of goods in line with inventory control policies.
• Responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports related to inventory.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing accurate inventory-related data.
• Implement and maintain internal controls over inventory management.
• Assist with both internal and external audits involving inventory.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local accounting standards, and company inventory policies.
• Any other responsibility assigned by Management or Immediate Superior.

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